The Capstan, cataloged under National Stock Number 3950-01-346-2723, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks) of the Materials Handling Equipment group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3950-01-346-2723 |
| Item Name | Capstan |
| FSC / FSG | 3950 / 39 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Capstan Spool Style | SINGLE HEAD |
| Load Rating | 3100.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS |
| Capstan Spool Quantity | 1 |
| Cooling Method | AIR TO AIR COOLED |
| Travel Rate Per Minute | 52.0 FEET FT |
| Prime Mover Quantity | 1 |
| Operating Pressure | 90.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) NOMINAL POWER DRIVE LBS |
| Mechanical Advantage Method | MULTIPLE GEAR |
| Capstan Spool Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Prime Mover Type | PNEUMATIC MOTOR |
| Largest Diameter | 12.000 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST SPOOL IN |
| Operation Method | POWERED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| X-1938 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept U.S. Government activity |
| X-1938 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference New England Trawler Equipment Co |
| A-14855 | D/9 Drawing number reference only New England Trawler Equipment Co |
NSN 3950-01-346-2723 is a Capstan, classified under FSC 3950, Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks. Status: active.
Key specifications for 3950-01-346-2723: Capstan Spool Style: SINGLE HEAD; Load Rating: 3100.0 POUNDS MAXIMUM LBS; Capstan Spool Quantity: 1; Cooling Method: AIR TO AIR COOLED. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.